Ting indicates that (in the state which it figures) there will be great progress and success. The advantage will come from being firm and correct. (The subject of the hexagram is told) to draw out (from the fire) his heel and clear out the bad stuff.
The first SIX, divided, shows the caldron overturned, and (the matter of) taking away the bad stuff dependent on the removal of the projecting feet. There will be evil. (But) there is no error.
The second NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with the stuff (to be cooked) in it. My (old) enemies will be removed. (The subject of the line) is supported by the son of Heaven.
The third NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with (the places of) its ears changed. The movement (of its subject) is arrested. The fat of the pheasant which is in the caldron will not be eaten. The fall of rain will be to the occasion of repentance, but there will be good fortune in the end.
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the feet of the caldron broken to pieces. The rich contents of the caldron are overturned, and the misfortune is charged on the subject of the line. There will be evil.
The fifth SIX, divided, shows the caldron with yellow ears and rings of metal. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with rings of jade. There will be great good fortune; and advantage in every respect. © 2026 I-Ching Divination. All rights reserved.